Mineral County jail closed due to staffing issues

By KATHLEEN WOODFORD

Jail closed due to staffing issues

The Mineral County jail has been closed due to insufficient staffing, with inmates being transferred to other facilities or released.

Savage Heat top Heart Butte; VC next foe

It was a nice evening for early October in Hot Springs last Friday, but lighting bolts were prevalent during the first quarter while the Savage Heat were hosting Heart Butte in Hot Springs’ Homecoming game.

Church graced with new pastor

When Roy Williams stepped down as the pastor of the Plains First Church of God, not only did he leave a tremendous leadership void, but a personal one as well.

Sanders County Sheriff's Report

3/20/11 12:41 a.m.- A reporting party called about a vehicle that slid off of Upper Lynch Creek Rd. with three females in the vehicle.  They women stated they were fine and just wanted a ride home from a deputy, but had to stay at the scene until an officer arrived. One woman was complaining of back and neck pain.

Ozzy's truck: Restoration project raises suicide prevention awareness

Jeffrey “Ozzy” Otzwirk, was raised in Haugan.

Room with a view

Solitude.

Local k9 unit showcases talents during training session

The Sanders County K9 unit is more than meets the eye. Last week, the Valley Press accompanied Sanders County Sheriff’s Office K9 Handler Lynn Lanzoni, K9 officer Max and retired LAPD officer Blaine Blackstone to one of their regular training sessions.

Lady Heat boast veteran squad

A summer of hard work by a group of nine returning players can never be a bad thing in sports.

Mullan-St. Regis hammers Wallace

The Tigers “Big Three” backfield players all average double figures in rushing yards per carry as the state finalists from last year jumped to an early 14-0 lead and never looked back.

Scouts take to chariots at Mission

They didn't have wheels with razor sharp blades that cut into the competitor's chariot, and instead of horses, the chariot pullers were boys. And just like when the ancient Greeks and Romans held the sport, a feisty crowd cheered for their favorite teams.

Girl Scouts learn about medicine during CFVH visit

Alberton girls take on Eagles

ALBERTON – As the Lady Panthers faced off against Drummond at home, they struggled against the Lady Trojan’s defense and ended in a loss.

Lady Hawks and Trotters duke it out on court

THOMPSON FALLS – The Lady Hawks and the Trotters came head-to-head in battle over the weekend, both teams fighting for a win.

Panthers look forward to district tournament games

ALBERTON – When the Alberton Panthers played against the Valley Christian Eagles they took a loss in their final game of the regular season.

Trotters end season at districts

Sports are often explained as a metaphor for life, and as the Trotters volleyball season drew to a close at the District 7-B tournament in Thompson Falls last weekend, that was never more true.

Clark Fork Valley Hospital provides advice on staying safe in the coming weeks

To our community, thank you!

COLUMN: What is the deal with mascots?

You’d probably have to actually be in my mind, entangled in the web of electrons to even begin to wonder why I would ponder such a thing, but I’ve been wrestling with this question for years.

Thompson Falls looks ahead into the season

THOMPSON FALLS – The Bluehawks gave their all in two games this week against Troy and Superior.

Funding to combat mussels on upcoming legislative agenda

Montana’s susceptibility to invasive mussels has rattled policymakers across the state, and despite a tight budget, boosting the state’s invasive species programs appears to have gained bipartisan traction.